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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
X
YW
Transfer
X
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: FRANKLIN
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 3501-MSWLF-1984
Closed
X
HHW
White
X
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
3503-TRANSFER-N0053
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
Tire T&P/
X
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: July 13, 2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Franklin County Solid Waste Transfer Station
Franklin County (Closed) MSWLF
Franklin County Notified LCID
10 Landfill Road
Franklinton, NC 27525
GPS COORDINATES: Lat.: 36.05658'
Date of Last Inspection: October 15, 2020
Long.:-78.37636'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Lee Bodenhamer, Solid Waste Director
Phone: [phone] Cell: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Franklin County Solid Waste Transfer Station
113 Market Street
Louisburg, NC 27549
PARTICIPANTS:
Amanda Thompson, NCDEQ, Solid Waste Section
Lee Bodenhamer, Franklin County
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Permit to Operate issued December 21, 2015.
The facility received a Life of Site Permit on October 22, 2020. The permit will expire on December 1, 2065.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Compliance Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS (NOV dated July 25, 2019):
A. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 13B .0402
(5) Effective vector control measures shall be applied to control flies, rodents, and other insects or vermin.
And, (7) Appropriate method shall be provided to confine material subject to be blown by the wind within the area.
And, PERMIT TO OPERATE, ATTACHMENT 3 CONDITIONS OF PERMIT TO OPERATE PART VI:
TRANSFER STATION / TREATMENT AND PROCESSING UNIT
7) The facility must not cause nuisance conditions.
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c. Waste may be stored on -site, in leak resistant transfer trailers, with watertight covers, a maximum of 24 hours
except that a minimal amount of waste may be stored for a maximum of 72 hours when the facility is closed during
a weekend or holiday. Storage of the waste must not cause any nuisance, such as odor or attraction of vectors.
d. Effective vector control measures must be applied at all times to control any potential vectors including flies,
rodents, insects, and other vermin.
e. Control measures must be utilized to minimize and eliminate visible dust emissions and blowing litter.
The trailers have been retrofitted with roll top covers. The number of vectors has diminished since the last inspection.
Windblown waste was being picked up during this inspection.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
A. 15A NCAC 13B .0405 (b), "Water that comes into contact with solid waste is leachate and shall be collected
from the site for disposal to an approved facility or discharged directly from the site into a sanitary sewer
line."
Permit to Operate, Attachment 3, Part VI (8), "All water or liquid that comes in contact with solid waste,
including vehicle wash -down water is leachate and must be captured and properly treated before release into
the environment."
During this inspection, a puddle of leachate was identified in the catch basin/drainage ditch, below the drain in the
northeastern corner of the concrete apron outside of the transfer station. Mr. Bodenhamer was informed that the
leachate would need to be removed, soils excavated and area sampled. Mr. Bodenhamer stated that he would contact
Municipal Engineering Services Company (MESCO), their engineer, to discuss the preparation of a sampling plan.
Mr. Jay Zimmerman with MESCO contacted Ms. Thompson on July 14, 2021, regarding the sampling protocol.
Mr. Zimmerman was informed that the leachate and any visibly impacted soils would need to be removed. After
the removal of the soils had been completed, confirmatory soil samples would need to be collected. Mr. Zimmerman
also stated that he could contact Ms. Christine Ritter to determine the proper analytical tests that would need to be
completed. A sampling plan was submitted to Ms. Ritter on July 15, 2021 and was approved on July 16, 2021. Mr.
Bodenhamer contacted Ms. Thompson on July 16, 2021 and stated that the drainage ditch has been cleaned out.
The ditch was lined with a plastic mesh liner and red clay was underneath.
The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance
with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an
administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit,
or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to
enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any
such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The facility is fenced and is secured by a locking gate when it is not open for operation.
2. The correct signage is at the entrance of the facility listing the facility name, permit number and emergency contact
information as well as materials accepted at the facility.
3. Records were not reviewed during this inspection.
4. White goods are being accepted for recycling. The white goods are palletized and wrapped in cellophane for
transportation to the recycler.
5. The access around the facility is stable and no soil erosion was noted.
6. Digital pictures were taken during the inspection.
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Closed MSWLF (3501)
1. No woody vegetation was observed on the Closed MSWLF. Good job.
2. The vegetation on the Closed MSWLF was determined to be slightly overgrown. The Closed MSWLF should be
mown to allow for proper inspection.
3. During this inspection, Mr. Bodenhamer stated that the berm near the previously identified area of standing water
along the eastern edge of the Closed MSWLF, had been cut to allow the water to drain. This area will be reinspected
during the follow-up inspection.
Beneficial Fill Site
1. The northern most parcel of land that makes up the Franklin County Landfill and Transfer Station is the location of
an inactive beneficial fill site. Historically, Franklin County allowed this area to be used by DOT to dispose of dirt
and inert debris. Those fill activities are no longer taking place. Do not resume taking fill without first updating
the Operations Plan and submitting it for approval to the Permitting Branch of the Solid Waste Section.
2. No unacceptable waste was observed near the beneficial fill site.
Transfer Station (3503)
1. The tipping floor was clean and in good condition during the inspection. Good job.
2. Some windblown waste was identified behind the transfer station, near the loading bay, and around the transfer
trailer staging area. According to 15A NCAC 13B .0402, " Appropriate method shall be provided to confine material
subject to be blown by the wind within the area." Windblown waste was actively being picked up during this
inspection. At the conclusion of each day of operation, all windblown material resulting from the operation
shall be collected and returned to the transfer station area by the owner or operator." A rake is effective at
getting up the smaller pieces of waste.
3. During the inspection, dirt and waste had accumulated around the leachate drains in the transfer trailer loading bay.
Leachate was observed accumulated in the transfer trailer loading bay. The transfer trailers had tracked and
accumulated dirt and leachate outside of the transfer trailer loading bay onto the pavement. Grates and drains
should be clear of waste and debris and maintained in free flowing condition. Continue to monitor the
leachate collection system and make necessary repairs as needed to ensure that it is functioning as designed.
The accumulated dirt outside of the transfer trailer loading bay should also be scraped up and disposed of.
4. During this inspection, the northeastern parking lot drain was clogged with accumulated silt and grit. Mr.
Bodenhamer was informed that the drain would need to be cleaned out. The sediment and any identified
windblown waste need to be removed from the drain to ensure that the drain is functioning as designed.
5. Mr. Bodenhamer stated that two depressions in the pavement adjacent to the transfer trail loading bay, were the
result of collapsing pipes underneath the roadway. Mr. Bodenhamer stated that the pipes would be excavated,
repaired/replaced.
6. A hole was noted near the top of the southern concrete push wall, on the exterior of the building. A hole was also
identified in the metal siding along the southern wall of the building. These areas should be repaired as soon as
practical. Monitor so that it does not increase in size or allow waste to exit the transfer station building until the
repair is completed.
Scrap Tire Area
1. Standing water was observed within the scrap tire operational and storage area with several tires in the water. This
issue was also noted in the June 2019, February 2020, October 2020 inspection reports. According to the 3503-
Transfer permit, "Surface water shall be diverted from all operational and storage areas to prevent standing water
in operations areas and under or around storage piles." Mr. Bodenhamer stated that concrete would be added to the
area so that the water would be shed from the area. Mr. Bodenhamer stated that the scrap tire area would be repaired
at the same time as the repairs to the transfer station. Ensure that the scrap tire area is repaired during the
scheduled transfer station repairs.
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Yard Waste Area
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
1. The yard waste area is being well managed. Several plastic bags were identified within the yard waste area.
Unacceptable waste needs to be removed from the yard waste area and properly disposed of. Continue to windrow
and process the waste and then manage the material as outlined in your operations plan and permit.
2. Standing water was observed between the windrow and where the public have been depositing the yard waste.
During this inspection, a track bulldozer was delivered and would be used to move the yard waste and to grade the
area.
Corrective measures are necessary as a result of this inspection and should be completed within 30 days'
receipt of this inspection report. A follow-up inspection will be conducted after 30 days to check
compliance.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Amanda Digitally signed by Amanda
Thompson
Thompson Date: 2021.07.22 08:37:10
04'00' Phone: [phone]
Amanda Thompson
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Sent on: July 22, 2021
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
X
Certified No. 7019 0700
0000 3643 4282
Copies: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head — Solid Waste Section
Drew Hammonds, Eastern District Supervisor — Solid Waste Section
Jessica Montie, Environmental Program Consultant — Solid Waste Section
Chris Hollinger, Compliance Officer — Solid Waste Section
Christine Ritter, Hydrogeologist — Solid Waste Section
Diana Felix, Permitting Engineer — Solid Waste Section
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Digital Photos taken by Amanda Thompson on July 13, 2021.
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Standing water within the scrap tire area.
View of the tipping floor.
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View of the damaged metal siding of the southern wall of
the transfer station.
View of leachate and sediment tracked out of the transfer
View of sediment and pooled leachate within the transfer
trailer bay.
View of the exterior damage to the metal siding and
View of depression in the haul road.
View of leachate within a catch basin at the base of the
concrete apron drain.
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View of sediment and windblown waste in the drain in the
northeastern corner of the concrete apron.
General view of the concrete apron.
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